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Wordless Wednesday
Posted in Photography
Author: Heather L
I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.
Remembering a Fallen Hero
Posted in Military Life
On Thursday, June 26, 2008, Captain Phillip J. Dykeman, USMC, 38 was killed in action while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar providence. Captain Dykeman was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division based in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. This native of Brockport, NY, joined the Marines in 1991. In his 18 years of service, Captain Dykeman received numerous awards that included the Purple Heart Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Navy Unit Commendation Medal, the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, the Coast Guard…
A Sad Beginning to the Day
Posted in Family, Military Life, and Thoughts
This morning, I found out that one of the Marines that worked with my husband prior to our move here was killed in action. Munchkin and I are a bit shaken up as we knew him. I’m working on a memorial post to put up later today. Please pray for his family.
4th of July Lapbook
Posted in Holidays, and Homeschooling
I did this particular lapbook a bit differently. I actually put it all together ahead of time instead of Munchkin filling in the mini books and then assembling the lapbook. We’ll be using this as an activity book for Independence Day! We found this lapbook free online.
Blessed Be Your Name
Posted in Christian Life
Blessed Be Your Nameby Matt Redman Blessed Be Your NameIn the land that is plentifulWhere Your streams of abundance flowBlessed be Your name Blessed Be Your nameWhen I’m found in the desert placeThough I walk through the wildernessBlessed Be Your name Every blessing You pour outI’ll turn back to praiseWhen the darkness closes in, LordStill I will say Blessed be the name of the LordBlessed be Your nameBlessed be the name of the LordBlessed be Your glorious name Blessed be Your nameWhen the sun’s shining down on meWhen the world’s ‘all as it should be’Blessed be Your name Blessed be…